After listening to the story, Monica wanted to pester Vincent to tell her two more stories.
Vincent did not want to say anything more. He stressed that it was time to sleep.
Monica had no choice but to agree to Vincentâs request.
At this time, there were two quilts on Vincentâs bed. Monica did not want to sleep on the ground. Instead, she would rather sleep in the same bed as Vincent.
Vincent did not think too much about it. Although Monica received training on the fifth floor of Hellâs Rose since she was young, her life was extremely stable and comfortable. She did not have experience and knowledge about life. Her expectation of life was nothing more than freedom and comfort. If she lost her freedom or did not have a comfortable life, she might as well die.
Fortunately, Vincent was not a lecherous person. Although he was lying with Monica, the two of them did not disturb each other and just went to sleep.
At noon the next day, Vincent put on some clothes with Monicaâs help. The clothes made it easy for him to fight. Finally, he put on a loose robe. The loose robe looked like something he would wear after sustaining serious injuries.
Vincent looked at his current appearance in front of the mirror carefully. He raised his hand, smiled at Monica, and said, âHold me!â
Monica rolled her eyes at Vincent subconsciously. She walked forward helplessly and held Vincentâs arm.
Vincent said softly, âIn front of outsiders, you must always remember that I am a patient who has just recovered from a serious injury! I am as weak as I want to be!â
Monica said, âYes, yes, yes, I know! You are so weak now that you are only one step away from wielding a knife and slashing people!â
Vincent picked up his Return Journey of the Dead that had been transformed into a magic staff. He used it to tap Monicaâs butt. He pretended to be serious and said, âShut up! Be careful or I will send you back to Hellâs Rose!â
Monica pouted and stopped talking. Her hands were still holding onto Vincentâs arms. She was helping him to walk out of the courtyard.
At that moment, Dave had been waiting in the courtyard for a long time. When he saw Vincent walking out shakily, he could not help but laugh.
âIf one did not know the inside story, they would really think that you are injured! But those who know the inside story will be even more impressed by Monicaâs endurance!â
Vincent only smiled at Daveâs teasing and did not explain anything.
Monica, on the other hand, nodded gratefully at Dave. After all, it was rare to have someone who could understand her current mood.
Vincent immediately asked, âWhat are your plans for today? Let me say this first. Iâm a patient, I canât be too tired!â
Dave shook his head and said, âMmm, you wonât be too tired! Today, weâll go to Hellâs Rose. After that, we will bring your men to patrol the city. Iâve already prepared transportation for you. Today, you donât need to move, you just need to ride on the mount and follow me!â
Vincent nodded and said cheerfully, âThe arrangements are quite thoughtful, but how am I suppose to enjoy myself on the fifth floor of Hellâs Rose after being injured like this? Isnât that a little too lecherous?â
Dave smiled and said, âItâs alright. There are not only service-type mages like Monica on the fifth floor, but there are also girls who are good at healing. Many of the powerful individuals in the city like to go to the fifth floor to heal themselves after being injured. No one will suspect this!â
Vincentâs expression changed greatly when he heard that. He turned his head to look at Monica with a nervous expression.
Monica naturally knew that any magic spells would be extremely terrifying for Vincent. The type of healing they did would injure Vincent.
âWhat happened to you guys?â
Dave could not help but ask curiously when he saw the strange expressions on Vincent and Monicaâs faces.
Vincent coughed dryly and said with a smile, âIâm not really injured anyway. After we reach the fifth floor, Iâll hide my identity and take a stroll on another floor. At the same time, Iâll bring Monica along to broaden my horizons. I wonât disturb your reunion with Catherine!â
Dave gladly accepted Vincentâs suggestion and said, âThatâs fine too! However, you must hide well. You must not be discovered by others. Although my father is a City Lord, there are many spies from various forces in the City Lordâs mansion. Youâre a newly promoted City Patrol Officer. You must have attracted the attention of many forces. If they discover that youâre still alive and kicking, it will definitely cause unnecessary trouble!â
Vincent nodded and said, âRest assured, Your Highness, I know what Iâm doing!â
Dave sighed lightly and asked his servants to prepare two monsters and bring them into the courtyard.
One of the monsters was snow-white in color. It was relatively short, but its appearance was still adequate. In addition to its snow-white color, it could be considered a ride that showed status.
The other monster looked weird. It was not too ugly, but it definitely did not look like it could eat. However, the monsterâs back was broad and flat. There was a large and comfortable seat fixed on it. It was enough to accommodate three individuals to sit. It was obviously prepared for Vincent and Monica.
Vincent turned to look at Dave and asked unhappily, âThis is Your Highnessâs preparation? Why is your mount snow-white and handsome, but I have to sit on such an ugly thing?â
Dave smiled and said, âThis is because you are a patient! But donât underestimate this monster. Although it looks ugly, it has the strength of a level 20 creature. Every time it travels, it must bring along a specialized trainer. Otherwise, it will be very troublesome when this monster gets angry!â
Vincent smiled and asked back, âOh, is that so?â
With Monicaâs help, Vincent walked in front of the ugly monster and raised his hand to pat the monsterâs head. He then said in a deep voice, âI heard that you have quite a temper. If you dare to throw me off your back today, I will skin you alive!â
The ugly monster seemed to understand Vincentâs words. Its limbs instantly went limp, and it laid on the ground. It used its huge head to rub against Vincentâs feet gently. It was as if it was trying to curry favor with Vincent.
When Dave and Monica saw the scene, they could not help but look at Vincent in shock. They could vaguely guess that Vincent had hidden his true strength. After all, he was strong enough to kill the mysterious Dark Elf. Nevertheless, no matter how powerful someone was, they would still not be able to communicate with a monster so smoothly. Vincent was able to tame the difficult and ferocious monster with just one sentence. It became as obedient as a puppy.
Vincent only smiled faintly at them and did not explain anything. He grabbed Monicaâs wrist and brought her along to step on the monsterâs head. They walked onto its back and sat on the chair comfortably.
Dave was too lazy to ask Vincent for the reason. He turned around and rode on his own monster. He then led Vincent out of the City Lordâs mansion.
Vincent sat on the monsterâs back with a confident smile. He always had the ability to befriend monsters. Later, it evolved into the Godly Kingâs Posture where it allowed him to show off his power. It was enough to restrain monsters that did not have intelligence. Not to mention an honest mount, even if the monster was ordered to die, the monster would find a rock and hit itself to death.
Dave led Vincent through Devil Flame City. They went straight toward Hellâs Rose under everyoneâs shocked gazes.
âI heard that not long ago, His Highness Dave recruited a guard and within a few days, the guard was promoted to the position of City Patrol Officer. Yesterday, he chased after the murderer who once tried to assassinate His Highness Dave outside the city. In the end, he was heavily injured and was carried back. I didnât expect His Highness Dave to bring him to visit Hellâs Rose today!â
âI think itâs really enviable! In the whole of Devil Flame City, the only one who can ride a monster along His Highness is probably this Dark Elf!â
âHe has a good life. The position of City Patrol Officer was personally given by the City Lord. He can be considered to have gained the appreciation of both father and son at the same time. In the future, Iâm afraid no one in Devil Flame city will be able to obstruct his rise to the top!â
Discussions could be heard from the crowd on both sides of the street.
Dave and Vincent could hear it clearly, but they only smiled slightly and did not have any reaction.
This was because the relationship between Vincent and Dave was far better than that. The current Vincent was not only the confidant of His Highness Dave, but he was also more like Daveâs teacher. He was a teacher who taught him how to protect himself step by step. He also wanted Dave to become strong!
In the blink of an eye, the three of them passed through the bustling main street and arrived at the small courtyard leading to the entrance of Hellâs Rose.
As a result of the huge battle a few days ago, the originally small alley had been reduced to scorched earth. The lonely small courtyard was even more eye-catching.
After Dave jumped off the back of the monster, he took the initiative to walk to the back to help Vincent down. Such courtesy caused the surrounding onlookers to exclaim in admiration.
Following that, the three of them walked into Hellâs Rose and took the lift all the way to the fifth floor.
When Catherine heard that His Highness Dave and Vincent had arrived, she immediately rushed out to welcome them. When she saw Vincent limping, she said, âYouâre already injured to this extent. Why didnât you recuperate properly at home? Why did you come here instead? Quickly go to the lounge and lie down. Iâll find someone to treat your injuries!â
âHey, donât!â
After hearing Catherineâs arrangements, Vincent hurriedly stopped her. He then turned to look at Dave, his eyes pleading with him.
Dave could vaguely guess something and immediately said to Catherine, âItâs all good. Monica is taking care of him now. Thereâs no need to arrange other girls for him. Letâs go straight to your room!â
Catherine nodded and immediately led Dave, Vincent, and Monica to her room through the secret passage.
After all, there were many Dark Elves on the fifth floor. If they saw Dave freely entering and exiting Catherineâs room, it would definitely cause a huge uproar in Devil Flame City. At that time, all those who wanted to deal with Dave would probably attack Catherine!
Dave could not help but say, âYour arrangements are so thoughtful. Itâs true! But this way, there are too many entrances to your room! Besides the main door, there is also an elevator platform that leads to a secret passage. Now that there is another secret door, Iâm really worried that someone might accidentally walk into your room. What can I do?â
Catherine smiled and said, âYour Highness, please rest assured. Iâve been operating on the fifth floor for many years and have trained many trusted confidants. With them guarding in the dark, no one will be able to get close to my room without my consent!â
Dave nodded perfunctorily after hearing Catherineâs explanation. It was obvious that his worries had not been dispelled.
After everyone entered the room, Catherine hurriedly turned around and said, âMonica, quickly help Vincent to rest. He is injured, butâ¦â
Before Catherine could even finish speaking, she saw that Monica was no longer supporting Vincent. Vincent casually took off his outer robe, revealing his tall and straight figure. At the same time, there was not the slightest sign of injury on his complexion.
Dave looked at the surprised Catherine and said with a smile, âHeâs faking it, donât worry about him!â
The shocked Catherine nodded repeatedly. She did not expect to be deceived given her sharp eyesight.
Vincent took out two black robes from his storage ring and handed one to Monica. They covered their faces and bodies tightly. He then said to Dave, âYour Highness, the two of us are going out for a walk, so we wonât disturb your reunion!â
After hearing what Vincent said, Dave only nodded slightly, while Catherine looked to the side shyly.
After saying goodbye to Dave, Vincent took Monica out of the room. With the secret passage, Vincent did not need to use the lift platform inside Hellâs Rose anymore. He immediately led Monica out. They mingled with the Dark Elves coming and going on the fifth floor. They soon stepped on the lift platform again.
Monica turned to ask Vincent curiously, âWhere are we going next?â
Vincent said without hesitation, âThe fourth floor!â
Before they set off, Vincent had already made up his mind to go to the slave market on the fourth floor to see those foreign slaves waiting to be sold. He wanted to find out if there were any races that he knew so that he could ask them for some information about the elves.
Once the lift stopped again, Vincent brought Monica to the entrance of the fourth floor. When they were about to leave the lift, Vincentâs gaze subconsciously swept across the gap between the lift and the floor. He discovered a faint light.
Vincent clearly remembered that under the lift was a bottomless abyss. There was only darkness that could devour everything. However, why was there light?
âStrange!â
Vincent sighed softly and temporarily suppressed his curiosity. He thought that he could directly go to the ninth floor to take a look later. He and Monica then put on a noble posture and walked into the slave-trading center.
In Dark Elves World, there were very few Dark Elves who bought and sold slaves. Only a very few nobles would choose to buy slaves, but that was only to fill the fa?ade. Plus, there was no requirement in terms of quantity. Therefore, the business on the fourth floor looked very bleak.
The staff member guarding the fourth floor suddenly saw a guest walk in, and immediately welcomed him warmly. He smiled and said, âIâm Blue, the supervisor of the fourth floor. Are the two distinguished guests here to choose slaves?â
Vincent nodded and said in a hoarse voice, âMy wife and I are planning to go hunting. We need two slaves with quivers on their backs, so that we can show our status!â
Blue was delighted when he heard that. It seemed that not only would they be able to open their business today, but they would also be able to sell two slaves at once. It seemed like he was going to make a huge profit!
Blue hurriedly said with a smile, âTwo distinguished guests, please come in. You can choose all the slaves here today. As long as you are satisfied with them, we can discuss the price!â
Vincent waved his hand and said, âLetâs say it first. We only want the best slaves. As for the price, you donât have to worry!â
âGood, good, good. Follow me!â
After hearing that, Blue immediately smiled and made an inviting gesture. He led Vincent and Monica to the cage where the slaves were kept.
After looking at the slaves in the cage, Vincent could not help but frown slightly.
This was because it was just as Dave had said. Most of the slaves in the cage were Dark Elves, and the few foreign slaves were human-shaped monsters from the Black Hole. They did not even have the inherent race and language ability. How could he get any information from them?n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om
Vincent suddenly stopped and turned to look at Blue, who was hidden under the wide hat. He asked in a deep voice, âThese slaves are too ordinary. Is there anything more unusual?â
Blue could not help but ask, âMay I know what kind of slaves the distinguished guest wants? And what kind of slaves are considered unusual?â
Vincent lowered his head slightly and said in a low voice, âNot long ago, I heard that there was an alien invasion, so Iâm very curious. Do you have any real alien slaves here? Definitely not those idiots who donât even have intelligence!â
After hearing that, Blueâs bright eyes suddenly turned, and he said with a smile, âAs long as itâs a slave that you want, we can provide it here, but the price might be a little more expensive. I wonder if Sir would really be interested?â
Vincent did not say anything more. He directly took out a bag from his storage ring, which contained thousands of crystal coins that he had snatched from Miller. He then threw it to Blue in front of him.
âThis is your tip. As long as you can provide me with slaves that I am satisfied with, the price is definitely not a problem!â said Vincent.
Blue opened the bag and immediately felt delighted. It seemed that the customer in front of him was really a big shot in Devil Flame City, and he had gone to such great lengths to cover his face to buy slaves. He must have bragged in front of his friends that he had foreign slaves, so he was worried that others would see him secretly coming to Hellâs Rose to buy slaves.
After thinking about it, Blue immediately said, âIn that case, I wonât waste your time. Please follow me. Iâm going to introduce you to the best slaves!â
Vincent raised his hand gently and signaled Blue to lead the way.
Blue brought Vincent to the end of the corridor. He raised his hand and knocked on the wall a few times, and a secret door instantly appeared in front of him.
Blue turned his body and said with a smile, âItâs my treat!â
He gestured for Vincent to go in first.
Vincent held Monicaâs hand and strode into the secret door. In an instant, he saw a huge iron cage.
Inside the iron cage were more than ten thick chains, tightly locking two pitch-black figures.
The moment he saw the two figures, Vincentâs pupils could not help but shrink.
He exclaimed in his heart, âShadow Demon Race!â